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2000 RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Beetle

Modification

RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

2000, Oct

End of production

2001, May

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

3189 cm³ 194.6 cu. In.

Power

224 hp (at 6200 rpm)

Torque

320 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 236.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs

Length

4100 mm 161.42 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Doors

3

Seats

4

Wheel rims

8J x 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16.7 l/100 km 14.08 US mpg
16.91 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

- Combined

12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AXJ

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3189 cm³ 194.6 cu. In.

Power

224 hp (at 6200 rpm)

Torque

320 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 236.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

95.9 mm 3.78 in

Compression ratio

10.8

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.83 US qt
4.84 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4100 mm 161.42 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Height

1470 mm 57.87 in

Wheelbase

2515 mm 99.02 in

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in

Rear (Back) track

1555 mm 61.22 in

Turning diameter

10.9 m 35.76 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

235/40 R18

Wheel rims

8J x 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs

Max. weight

1815 kg 4001.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

135 l 4.77 cu ft

- Max. roof load

300 kg 661.4 lbs

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